An Introduction First, a story. There was once a mother of a bunch of boys. From the time her oldest was 10 years old, she began imagining her first simcha. She planned it in her head. She wanted a simple but tasteful Shabbos in the hotel, with only extended family–only the people who want to…
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A Guide to Plan Your Pidyon Haben
A first baby boy is born – what do you do next? Thanks to Devorah Weisz who spearheaded this topic when she wrote to us, “I am B”H making a Pidyon Haben for my first grandchild. I checked your website to see if you had any guidance, but this page is missing from your website….
A Guide to Shabbos Candlelighting
Whether you’re a newlywed or have been lighting candles for decades, you’ll find something inspiring and enlightening in this Shabbos Candlelighting guide. Adapted from the Eishes Chayil candlelighting Treasury, Artscroll Mesorah Publications The bracha, impact, and merits of lighting the Shabbos candles Why we light Preparing the candles When to light? Number of Candles What…
Our Complete Guide to Pots & Pans
This is the ultimate guide to our tried and true, time-tested, and favorite pots for all your cooking needs. A few years ago, we posted a really exhaustive guide to pots, covering every type and price range possible. We interviewed the experts and wrote up all their advice and guidance. We realize, though–it was too…
The Complete Sleepaway Camp Packing List for Girls
If you’re sending your child off to camp for the first time, it’s hard to imagine all the things they’ll need once they’re away from home. If seemed like we were spending a fortune for someone else to host our children for 4 weeks…but that’s even before we started camp shopping! Oh boy, the list…
How to Set Up a Summer Home/Bungalow
Want to make sure you don’t forget something basic? This list will keep you calm and organized while packing for your summer away. Over the years we’ve gotten lots of requests on setting up a summer home or bungalow. We have a post with 12 Tips and a post for packing up your bungelow/summer home,…
The Complete Wedding Day Checklist (Download and Print)
It’s time to leave for the hall. Don’t scramble and leave any item behind. Have your list prepped, packed, and organized ahead and enjoy a smooth, calm day Yes, pack all of it because you never know. And while there might be other personal items that you need, this is a basic list that works…
How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Bris
Plus, how to take care of your baby after the bris. Some mothers who have been blessed with boy after boy might be seasoned veterans when it comes to taking care of their baby both before and after the bris. Most, though, need some reminders or guidance–especially when it’s a first baby boy (mom doesn’t…
The Domani Home x BCP Linen Care Guide
What’s the best way to wash your linens so they are perfectly white and soft? Sure, here on BCP we’ve covered laundry in lots of different ways. There was the Beginner’s Guide to Laundry and then the Yeshiva Bochur’s Guide to Laundry, an easy, visual guide that’s hanging in dorms around the world. There’s also…
What Does My Daughter Need to Pack for Seminary?
Heading off to seminary in Israel for the year? You’ve never packed for this long of a time and it can be overwhelming. What do the girls actually wear? This guide will help! This is a list written by seminary students of a Bais Yaakov-type of seminary in Israel. As moms we’re familiar with the…